20,000 metro Atlantans and north Georgians are still without power right now after snow and ice damage yesterday and overnight. Hardest-hit are Jackson and Madison counties, where up to 7 inches of snow fell. At the height of the storm, approximately 45,000 customers were without power due mainly to the weight of snow and winds causing trees to fall on power lines. The Georgia Electric Membership Corporation has 70 crews working around the clock to restore power. It could take well into tonight to restore all power. Students in at least 50 school districts across central Georgia are enjoying a snow day.
